Virginia Democrats get their first look at candidates for governor

Former Virginia congressman Tom Perriello speaks at a rally announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of Virginia in Charlottesville on Jan. 5. The crowd had gathered down the hill from Virginia's Capitol to cheer for Obamacare, but what they got was the first public glimpse of the race for the Democratic nomination for governor. The event was one of several pro-Affordable Care Act rallies staged by Democrats around the country, this one featuring Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Sen. Tim Kaine.

Schapiro: Goodlatte is first casualty of new Congress

Bob Goodlatte, the first ethics casualty of the new Congress - and by his own hand - is supposed to be the political heir to M. Caldwell Butler, the Virginia Republican who, as a newcomer to the House of Representatives in 1974, voted to impeach President Richard Nixon for Watergate crimes.

How to Get Tickets to Trump’s Inauguration

Anyone can go watch Donald Trump be sworn in as president on the National Mall, but a ticket is needed in order to get within about a half-mile of the action. The tickets are color-coded, and ticket holders are required to enter the Capitol grounds through the entry point designated for their color-coded section.

Liberal Dem seeks to upend VA establishment with governor run

Democrat Tom Perriello Thursday joined the 2017 race for governor in Virginia, promising to make sure the commonwealth acts as a firewall to Republican President-elect Trump. Perriello, a former congressman with ties to President Obama , is challenging Lt.

Altman: St. Petersburg hero welcomes new medal honoring OSS, CIA’s precursor

Caesar Civitella, right, lauded the creation by Congress of a special medal honoring members of the former Office of Strategic Services. Civitella is shown here at his induction into the Commando Hall of Honor at MacDill Air Force Base, attended by Army Gen.

With Democrats Like These…

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia was asked by the hosts of Fox and Friends if he was going to change parties and become a Republican and he said being a Democrat has been his identity, but "my brand is being very independent." He then tried to explain to Brian Kilmeade why begin a republican or a democrat shouldn't interfere with being a good American.

Uninsured rate hits new low due to Obamacare: report

More Americans now have health insurance than ever before, with the uninsured rate declining across all 50 states because of the Affordable Care Act , according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund released. Following full implementation of the ACA's health coverage provisions in 2014, every state experienced a decline in the percentage of uninsured working-age adults and low-income adults, the report stated.

Momentum or MoE? Trump up in new NH, VA polls

Has the Donald Trump comeback begun, or have we just picked up on motion within the margin of error? Two new polls out this morning in key swing states suggest that the Republican nominee has picked up some momentum, even if the new entries look more like outliers at the moment. The most stunning reversal comes from Hampton University in Virginia , whose polling put Hillary Clinton ahead by 12 points just four weeks ago.

Map Expands: Clinton Campaign to Run Six-Figure Ad Buys in Michigan, New Mexico, Colorado, Virginia

With only seven days to go until Election Day, the Clinton campaign is spending six-figure sums in Michigan, New Mexico, Colorado, and Virginia in a last-ditch bid to secure supposedly "safe" blue states. All four states are considered a lock for Democrats, but the FBI re-opening its criminal investigation of Clinton's use of her illicit, homebrew email server while Secretary of State on Friday sent her campaign into a panic.

Poles stage new protests over planned abortion restrictions

With a mix of euphoria, relief and disbelief, long-suffering Chicago Cubs fans are setting their sights on the team's first World Series in 71 years - and some are remembering departed loved ones who stuck with the... Come Election Day, California could legalize pot. Its new U.S. senator will be black or Hispanic - a first for the state.

Comstock, Bennett make their case to Muslim community at mosque forum

LuAnn Bennett , L, and Northern Virginia Representative Barbara Comstock , R, greet one another following their first debate in the race for the Virginia 10th Congressional District earlier this month. Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock received a friendly but subdued reception from the Muslim community Friday night at a candidates forum focused on Islamophobia, immigration and improving relations with law enforcement.

Waves from Hurricane Matthew batter a boat dock Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, …

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has issued a state of emergency for the commonwealth, in order to support relief efforts to all states affected by Hurricane Matthew. "While current forecasts indicate that Virginia will be spared of the worst impacts of Hurricane Matthew, I want to emphasize the importance to Virginians of preparing for the possibility of some hurricane-related rains and minor flooding, primarily in coastal areas," said Governor McAuliffe.

Young Virginia Democrat Registers 19 Dead People to Vote for Hillary

Just yesterday we wrote about an FBI investigation into potential voter fraud in the critical swing state of Virginia after it was revealed that 19 dead people had recently been re-registered to vote . While the Washington Post caught wind of the investigation, it was not known who was behind the operationuntil now.